Volunteer with Hilltop Artists

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Hilltop Artists! Click through the tabs below to see what sorts of positions are available.

FYI: If you want to volunteer with students (such as in the After-School or daytime programs), you will need to complete the background check form and upload a color copy of your driver’s license.

Please email info@hilltopartists.org with any questions.

General Info

Volunteer at an event:

Hilltop Artists has several events throughout the year, including glass sales and the annual Better Futures Luncheon. We are always looking for volunteers to help make these events happen. Some roles are forward facing, while others are more solitary. Whatever your comfort level, we can find a volunteer role for you.

Volunteer in the office:

Administrative volunteer opportunities include data entry, bulk mailing support, and post-event database support. If you’re more financially-minded, we rely on volunteers for our gallery hours, where you will sell and process student glass art.

Volunteer to provide a meal:

If you like to cook, making dinner once a month for our Arts Connect program or the students on Team Production is wonderful way to support Hilltop Artists.

Volunteer to mentor a student:

If you are interested in mentoring students in our Daytime or After-School classes, please contact us at info@hilltopartists.org to complete a background check and application. Glass knowledge is not required, but rather, an outgoing and warm presence and comfort engaging with youth are essential. The foundation of the mentorship we offer is engaging with students during their creative process and time at Hilltop Artists.

Requirements:

New volunteers must fill out a Hilltop Artists volunteer application. When required, volunteers must complete Washington State Criminal History Background Check.

About Arts Connect

Arts Connect is Hilltop Artists’ arts-based intervention and recidivism prevention program in partnership with Pierce County Juvenile Court. We serve female-identifying youth (including cisgender girls, transgender girls, gender non-conforming, genderqueer, and girl-identified youth) ages 12–18.

A central part of every class is sharing a healthy, family-style dinner together. We are looking for volunteers to provide meals that help create community and support the youth we serve.

Ways You Can Help

You can contribute in a way that works best for you:

• Gift Cards – Grocery stores, restaurants, or meal delivery services (e.g., DoorDash).
• Home-Cooked Meals – Prepared and delivered to the program.
• Restaurant Takeout – Order directly and:
  • Deliver it yourself, OR
  • Arrange for the restaurant/delivery service to drop off, OR
  • With advance notice, staff may be able to pick up and deliver the meal.

Meal Details

• Quantity: Dinner for 20 people
• Program Days: Tuesday & Thursday afternoons
• Dinner Time: 6:00 pm (delivery between 3:00–5:45 pm)
• Location: Local Tacoma school (details provided once scheduled)
• Supplies Provided: Plates, bowls, utensils, napkins, cups, and water
• Important: Meals cannot be reheated—please deliver ready-to-serve food

Dietary Restrictions

Please plan meals with these needs in mind:

• 2 youth no dairy
• 2 vegetarian
• No pork
• 1 tomato allergy

Important Notes for Volunteers

• On-Site Policy: Volunteers may not stay on site for dinner service unless they have completed a Pierce County Juvenile Court background check.
• Serving Items: If you provide serving dishes or containers that need to be returned, we will wash them and have them ready for pick-up at our offices at Hilltop Heritage Middle School.
• Confirmation: Once you sign up for a date, our staff will reach out to confirm meal details and logistics with you in advance.